The last of five programmes on London's Middlesex Hospital. 5: Outside Looking In
'The ability to image inside the body in a non-invasive fashion has brought about.... considerable change. We can save enormously in time, and also on hospital admission time, which is very expensive.'
A patient with a suspected liver problem is investigated swiftly and painlessly by ultrasound. A lady drowses lightly as her gallstones are removed without open surgery. The future looks more comfortable for patients and more efficient for the NHS. Producer ALISON RICHARDS. Stereo